Combine butter, sugar, and almond extract in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour. Beat until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm. Heat oven to 350. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Make indentation in center of each cookie with thumb. Fill each indentation with 1/4 teaspoon jam. Bake for 14-18 minutes, until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely. Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients for desired consistency with wire whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
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